LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Conrad Murray's defense on Wednesday abandoned a theory that it touted for over a year that Michael Jackson swallowed the drug that killed him, an abrupt shift in strategy that potentially undermines its case.

Hosted by comedian-actor Mike Epps and emceed by rapper and Chicago native Da Brat, the BET Hip Hop Awards 2011 was a night of homecoming for rappers T.I., Da Brat and DMX.

Depression in youth is the subject of an upcoming stage play by Doriane Miller, M.D.

Without an inspirational message and the anointing of God, one Chicago playwright refuses to take his script past the privacy of his home.

In the entertainment industry, one musician proudly maintains his individuality and approachability towards fans through his lyrics.

NEW YORK (AP) — Denzel Washington has donated $2.25 million to Fordham University, his alma mater.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson was clinically dead when he arrived at a hospital and two emergency room doctors said they thought it was futile to attempt to revive him. His doctor, however, insisted that they try.

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal officials say the rapper T.I. was released Thursday from an Atlanta halfway house after spending about 10 months in federal prison on a probation violation.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first bodyguard to reach Michael Jackson's bedroom after the singer's doctor called for help testified Thursday that he was told by the physician to gather medicine vials before calling 911.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The trial of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death opens Tuesday with a bit of star power and the one thing the King of Pop enjoyed throughout his life — a worldwide audience.